Lee Walker (footballer)
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Lee Walker is a former Australian rules football
er who played with Collingwood
in the Australian Football League
(AFL).
Originally from Busselton, Walker represented Western Australia in the Teal Cup and was selected in the Under-18 All-Australian team. He was unable to make any senior appearances for the West Coast Eagles
, due to a knee injury. Collingwood gave up the 12th selection of the 1994 AFL Draft
to secure Walker, a pick which the Eagles used on Shane Sikora
.
He continued to be hampered by injuries at Collingwood but was able to play 16 AFL games in three seasons. A key position player, he had a total of three knee reconstructions during his career. After being delisted he nominated for the 1998 AFL Draft
and was re-signed by Collingwood, but he would only play reserves matches.
Since retiring, Walker has remained involved in football as both a Player Development Manager and as a player manager
.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with Collingwood
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL).
Originally from Busselton, Walker represented Western Australia in the Teal Cup and was selected in the Under-18 All-Australian team. He was unable to make any senior appearances for the West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
, due to a knee injury. Collingwood gave up the 12th selection of the 1994 AFL Draft
1994 AFL Draft
The 1994 AFL Draft consisted of a pre-season draft, a national draft, a trade period and a rookie elevation. The AFL Draft is the annual draft of talented players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League.In 1994 there...
to secure Walker, a pick which the Eagles used on Shane Sikora
Shane Sikora
Shane Sikora is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League ....
.
He continued to be hampered by injuries at Collingwood but was able to play 16 AFL games in three seasons. A key position player, he had a total of three knee reconstructions during his career. After being delisted he nominated for the 1998 AFL Draft
1998 AFL Draft
The 1998 AFL Draft consisted of a pre-season draft, a national draft, a trade period and a rookie elevation. The AFL Draft is the annual draft of talented players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League.In 1998 there...
and was re-signed by Collingwood, but he would only play reserves matches.
Since retiring, Walker has remained involved in football as both a Player Development Manager and as a player manager
Sports agent
A sports agent procures and negotiates employment and endorsement contracts for an athlete.In return, the sports agent generally receives between 4 and 10% of the athlete's playing contract, and 10 to 20% of the athlete's endorsement contract, though these figures vary...
.